HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1996-18479 RESOLUTION NO. 18479
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP
COMMISSION REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE ATTEMPTS TO
REINVIGORATE THE SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH
GENERAL ROCA, ARGENTINA, AND DIRECTING THE
COMMISSION TO PURSUE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO
OFFICIALLY DISSOLVE THE SISTER CITY AFFILIATION WITH
GENERAL ROCA
WHEREAS, following years of no official contact between Chula Vista and its Argentine
Sister City of General Roca, the International Friendship Commission began a concerted effort
to reinvigorate the relationship, but has found that no desire exists within this community nor
General Roca to continue an official active relationship; and
WHEREAS, in view of the continued dormant relations with General Roca, it has been
recommended by both the Sister Cities International and the International Friendship
Commission to dissolve the sister city relationship in favor of activating a relationship with
another interested Argentine city; and
WHEREAS, the only procedural requirement is to send a letter stating the City of Chula
Vista's intentions, signed by the Mayor; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that Council direct a letter be sent, signed by the Mayor,
to inform General Roca's Mayor of the City's intent to dissolve the sister city relationship, and
to pursue the necessary steps for official dissolution in accordance with the regulations of
Sister Cities International.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby approve the International Friendship Commission request to discontinue attempts to
reinvigorate the Sister City relationship with General Roca, Argentina.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the International Friendship Commission is hereby
directed to pursue the necessary actions to officially dissolve the Sister City affiliation with
General Roca, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign a letter stating the City's intention
to sever its relationship with General Roca.
Presented by Approved as to form by
ames Hardiman Ann"Y. Moore '
Chief Acting City Attorney
Resolution 18479
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 5th day of November, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Alevy, Padilia, Rindone, Horton
NAYES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Moot
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Sh~'ey Horton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly A/Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 18479 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 5th day of November,
1996.
Executed this 5th day of November, 1996.
Beverly ~(. Authelet, City Clerk